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Installation Procedure

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Important:  When installing the rocker panel molding, pull the lower portion of the rocker panel molding away from the vehicle in order to help install the rocker panel molding to the retaining channel.

  1. Install the rocker panel molding to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the screw to the rear wheel opening.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rocker panel molding screw to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    Important:  Install the rocker panel molding all the way into the channel in order to eliminate the air gap.

  3. Install the push pin retainers. Gently push up on the rocker panel molding until the rocker panel molding is flush with the metal retaining channel.
    Fig 1: Installing Screw To Rear Wheel Opening
    G01477379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.